What does an average day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many, it begins before dawn, helping a senior member of the …Read More
Category: Family Caregiving
What to Do When a Senior Family Member Passes
July 8, 2022
When a senior family member passes away, there are many administrative tasks that must be handled in a timely manner. These tasks can be challenging …Read More
Avoid Caregiving Injuries with These Expert Tips
June 10, 2022
When you decided to provide care for a senior loved one, you most likely didn’t consider your role to be hazardous. However, the challenges of …Read More
Top Tips for Siblings Caring for Aging Parents Together
March 18, 2022
According to the old saying, many hands make light work, and that is definitely true with regards to siblings caring for aging parents. If you …Read More
Caring for a Family Member in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1 of 3
September 24, 2021
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being …Read More
Mental and Physical Health Tips for Family Caregivers and Older Adults During the Pandemic
March 5, 2021
While we can certainly begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel, the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on our physical and …Read More
The Benefits of Journaling Daily for Family Caregivers
December 18, 2020
With the new year just around the corner, now is a fantastic time to consider new strategies that can help you be a more effective …Read More
Balancing Act: Caregiving for Elderly Parents and School-Aged Children
December 4, 2020
If your days are overflowing with parenting, working, managing a home, caring for elderly parents, and trying to fit in time for yourself while nurturing …Read More
The Importance of Addressing Senior Citizen Mental Health
October 9, 2020
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; getting older brings with it many great rewards, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life …Read More
The Importance of Being a Safe Senior Driver: Tips for Older Adults
June 19, 2020
Do you remember that feeling as a teen when you first climbed behind the steering wheel, that great excitement of being in a position to …Read More